The UK Health Security Agency has declared that urgent action must be taken to slow the sharp rise in measles outbreaks in recent months. Image: via Pexels The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has declared that urgent action must be taken to slow the rise in measles outbreaks, with the West Midlands region seeing their…
More than 10,000 New Zealand Māori gathered on the North Island to discuss legislation which plans to “redefine” the Treaty of Waitangi. Image: Māori protest at Waitangi, 2006. Photo by Charlie Brewer, via Wikimedia Commons. Thousands of New Zealand Māori gathered on the North Island town of Ngāruawāhia to attend a rare nationwide Hui (meeting)…
The baby red panda was born at the end of last year. Image credit: Altina Wildlife Park, Facebook Altina Wildlife Park has announced the birth of a baby red panda, adding another endangered animal to their list of successful breeding programs. Nine-year-old Rani gave birth to a male panda cub at the Darling Point location…
Joe Schmidt will begin his new role in March 2024. Image credit: Stephen McCarthy, Wikimedia Commons Joe Schmidt has been signed as the new head coach of the Wallabies, following the resignation of coach Eddie Jones. Schmidt signed a deal to coach the Australian national rugby union team for the next two seasons. He recently…
Lithgow, a city in east-central New South Wales, has an outdated sewerage system. Image credit: Rynealiona, freepik Toilets in Lithgow, New South Wales have been overflowing with the town’s raw sewage during heavy rain. Residents of the area known as Extension Estate experience their bathrooms flooding with brown water, faeces, and toilet paper. Locals have…
South Africa has filed a case against Israel in response to the ongoing violence in Gaza, accusing Israel of genocide. Image source: Ontheway Advice, via Wikimedia. Proceedings before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) have begun regarding South Africa’s case against Israel on the grounds of genocide. The case was filed in response to Israel’s…
The Australian Catholic University (ACU) confirmed that around 1,100 casual staff were underpaid since 2016, totalling around $3.6 million. Image: Shkuru Afshar, via Wikimedia Commons The Australian Catholic University (ACU) confirmed that around 1,100 casual staff were underpaid between 2016 and 2023, totalling around $3.6 million, but denies that it took part in wage theft.…
A spokesperson for Google confirmed that “a few hundred roles globally” would be included in the company’s latest round of layoffs. Image: Sarah Blocksidge, via Pexels After confirming massive job cuts to their hardware and central engineering teams just days ago, it was revealed today that Google would be laying off more staff, this time…
Brian Paré admitted to setting 14 fires in Quebec last year, after claiming that wildfires were being deliberately lit by the government. Image: Pixabay, via Pexels 38-year-old Brian Paré admitted to setting 14 fires in Quebec last year, after spreading conspiracy theories claiming that the government was behind the increase in wildfires. At a courthouse…
Senator Penny Wong said that while Australia was concerned about conditions in Gaza, it did not accept the “premise” of the genocide case. Image: ANU TV, via Wikimedia Commons Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said that while Australia was concerned about humanitarian conditions in Gaza, it did not accept the “premise” of the genocide case…